Brian J. Fechtmann

Badge #3480, White Male
Detective Specialist at Emergency Service Squad 03 since February 2019, active
Also served at 101st Precinct
Service started July 2013, made $149,000 last year, Tax #954800

Substantiated Allegations:
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2023-29403
Closed: 1/23/2024

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Complaints

3 Complaints
7 Allegations
2 Substantiated
1 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
1 Substantiated (Charges)
2 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
1 Unsubstantiated

Complaint #202104497, July 2021
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation: Force: Restricted Breathing
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 50-54
CCRB Conclusion: Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #201706610, August 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant: Black Female, 40
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Physical force
Complainant: Black Female, 58
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #201702215, March 2017
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: Female, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant: Female, 39
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #202104497, July 2021
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Search of Premises Hispanic Male, 50-54 Substantiated (Charges)
Force: Restricted Breathing Hispanic Male, 50-54 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Hispanic Male, 50-54 Substantiated (Command Discipline B)
APU Case Status: Pending
Penalty: APU - Decision Pending
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Complaint #201706610, August 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number Black Female, 40 Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force Black Female, 58 Exonerated
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Complaint #201702215, March 2017
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property Female, 39 Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged Female, 39 Complainant Uncooperative
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.

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Discipline

Case: 2023-29403
Closed: 1/23/2024
Case Details:
  1. Failed to follow proper firearm handling procedures resulting in a discharge.
Penalty: C - Command Discipline, vacation days (15 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - C